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The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
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For the collective interests of State Mental Health Authorities and their directors at the national level. NASMHPD analyzes trends in the delivery and financing of mental health services and builds and disseminates knowledge and experience reflecting the integration of public mental health programming in evolving healthcare environments.
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National Mental Health Association
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Dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illnesses through advocacy, education, research and service. News, event calendar, position statements, history, mental health facts, donation information.
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National Institute of Mental Health
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Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.
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International Psychoanalytical Association
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Professional association for psychoanalysts worldwide. Online newsletter, forthcoming events, member services.
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American Psychiatric Association
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U.S. and international members with the goal of ensuring humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders.
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Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association
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A non-profit organization in which horses are used in the treatment of mental health.
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The National Register On the Web
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Credentialing organization for licensed psychologists. Provides free online searchable directory.
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American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
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AAGP is a national association representing and serving its members and the field of geriatric psychiatry. It is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late life mental disorders.
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Association of Humanistic Psychology Practitioners
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Provides information about therapists, counsellors, and other practitioners who apply the theories of Humanistic Psychology to their work.
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Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training
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Training program for mental health professionals, and referral service in NYC area
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ISIPT - International Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy
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Provides information about IPT and its clinical and research applications. It also provides background information and contact details for the Society.
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American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
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Professionally developed resources for practitioners and consumers of marriage and family therapy. Site also offers a search engine for finding a qualified therapist in your area.
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American Association for Therapeutic Humor
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AATH. Therapeutic humor resources and articles. Develops and supports research into the use of humor in therapy.
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Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists
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An international professional organization of mental health professionals whose common bond is adherence to the principles and standards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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The National Coalition Of Mental Health Professionals And Consumers, Inc.
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Professionals, consumers, and consumer advocates working to address the negative impact of managed care on patients and professionals in mental health care.
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American Counseling Association
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The ACA promotes the counseling profession through work in advocacy, research and professional standards. The site has general information and on-line skill expansion courses.
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American Mental Health Counselors Association
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Enhances the profession of mental health counseling through advocacy, education and professional development.
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Association for Assessment in Counseling
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Provides leadership, training, and research in measurement, assessment, and testing for counselors, educators and other professionals.
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Association of VA Psychologist Leaders
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Addresses the professional needs and concerns of Veterans Affairs psychologists.
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Association for Birth Psychology
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The first organization of professionals interested in the psychological impact of pregnancy, birth, and the perinatal period on personality. Research and clinical practice of psychotherapy and empirical investigation of the fetus, pregnancy, parents, and obstetical considerations.
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European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA)
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Established to promote knowledge and research, develop theory, and ensure agreed standards of practice.
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Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice in the UK
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AFT members work to improve the standards of professional family therapy and systems practice by promoting family system ideas in practice, training, management and research.
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International Primal Association
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Explains the aims of the organization.
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Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy
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Explains the role of the organization.
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International Transactional Analysis Association
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A scientific organization which facilitates international communication.
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International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations
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Provides a forum for academics, clinicians, consultants and others interested in working in and with organizations utilizing psychoanalytic concepts and insights.
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Mental Research Institute
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Training, workshops, clinical services, and research in interactional/systemic studies, psychotherapy, and family therapy.
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National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists
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The NACBT provides certification in cognitive-behavioral therapy, along with seminars and workshops.
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The Sandtray Network
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A non-profit organization founded to promote learning, healing, and creativity through the use of the sandtray.
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United States of America Transactional Analysis Association
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A community of psychotherapy professionals.
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American College of Mental Health Administration
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National organization for mental health and substance abuse administrators, consumers, and family leaders.
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Silvan S. Tomkins Institute
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Dedicated to the enhancement of the understanding of human emotion. Supports research on affect theory and script theory. Articles, publications, audio and videos tapes, membership information, and study groups.
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The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
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A multidisciplinary network of professionals committed to the advancement of intervention for survivors of trauma. Members in every state of the United States and over 40 foreign countries.
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National Center for American Indian/Alaska Native Mental Health Research
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Focusing specifically on these populations. Includes project descriptions and online journal.
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The Psychiatry Research Trust
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A charity that raises funds for mental illness and brain disease research at a centre for psychiatric and psychological medicine. Contains information for the public written by leading experts.
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American Orthopsychiatric Association
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A multidisciplinary membership association which focuses on clinical issues and social justice issues within the mental health care professions.
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The National Fair Access Coalition on Testing
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FACT's mission is to protect fair access to psychological and educational tests by properly trained professionals to better serve the public.
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National Stigma Clearinghouse
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Focuses on inaccurate images of mental illness in news, advertising, and entertainment media. This association provides this information on request to mental health organizations, educators, consumers, families, students, researchers, and professionals in the mental health field.
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Intentional Care Performance Standards
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These standards help bridge the gap between the principles of recovery and empowerment and the real-world application of these principles in the everyday work of direct service staff and their supervisors. They were developed by Advocates, Inc. and Patricia E. Deegan, Ph.D.
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TheArcLink Incorporated
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Non-profit advocacy organization with a national database listing providers of home and community-based services for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. News, links, glossary, sponsors, and resources.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association
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EMDRIA promotes research and education.
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Center for Quality Assessment and Improvement in Mental Health, CQAIMH
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Based at the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, CQAIMH develops and tests methods to evaluate the quality of mental health care. Inventory of mental health quality measures. Useful to clinicians, care managers, payers, services researchers, and others involved in the assessment and improvement of mental health care. Provides a Consumer Guide to Obtaining Quality Mental Health Care.
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Screening for Mental Health
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Organization dedicated to coordinating nationwide mental health screening programs and to ensure cooperation, professionalism, and accountability in mental illness screenings. Contains support information for setting up screenings for specific disorders.
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Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change
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Association of therapists dedicated to improving therapy practices. Contains latest research on "what works" in therapy translated into principles for clinical practice.
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International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine
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Society to educate health professionals and the public in the benefits and practice of orthomolecular medicine through publications, conferences and seminars. Contains research, newsletters, journal, membership and conference information.
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Center for Mental Health Services
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Links users to the Federal efforts to treat mental illnesses, promote mental health, and prevent the development or worsening of mental illness.
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International Association For Regression Research and Therapies
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Offers training, certification, conferences, continuing education, and publications.
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Psychiatric Studies Centre
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Association whose purpose is scientific research in the fields of psychiatry, psychopharmacology and social psychiatry.
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National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
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A nonprofit trade association serving the education, advocacy and networking needs of more than 800 community providers of mental health and addiction treatment services.
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International Organisation of Psychomotricty and Relaxation Therapy
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Site of international psychomotor therapists. Information on upcoming events. In English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.
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The Soup Can League
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Learn about patient's rights. Visit the museums. Get advice on dealing with medication side effects.
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APA Division 42: Psychologists in Independent Practice
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Public and members areas including mental health related articles and official documents.
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Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma
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Caring for the health and mental needs of survivors of mass violence and torture, through a combined practice of clinical experience and medical research.
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Psychogeriatrics
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A public service of the International Psychogeriatric Association. Meeting schedule and news releases.
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National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA)
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Association seeking relief for the substance abuse and mental health needs of the United States Latino population. News, events, current issues, how to join.
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California Committee of Concerned Psychologists Advocate oh behalf of State Psychiatric Patients
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Patients rights advocacy group comprised of mental health professionals and public citizens aimed at insuring quality patient care in public psychiatric facilities.
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Southwest Hypnotherapist Examining Board
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The site lists hypnotherapists that are certified by SHEB. Also lists the requirements for membership, frequently asked questions about hypnotherapy and links to another complementary web sites.
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World Federation for Mental Health
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Seeks to improve mental health services, reduce the stigma associated with mental and emotional disorders, protect human rights of the mentally ill, promote mental health, and identify mental health issues.
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American Psychiatric Foundation
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Provides grant support for programs in public education that increase awareness and understanding of mental disorders, advocacy initiatives that empower patients and their families to make informed healthcare choices, and research focused on the treatment and prevention of mental illness.
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American Academy of Psychotherapists
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A multi-disciplinary group committed to the art and science of psychotherapy.
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Ness Foundation
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Conducting research into safer treatments for schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder and ADHD, particularly in connection with dietary lipids and oxidative stress.
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Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs, Inc.
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Non-profit organization dedicated to improving quality through education, public policy advocacy and member services.
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Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study
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Seattle-based, non-profit, interdisciplinary organization that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and nurses. Dedicated to making psychoanalytic knowledge available and useful to interested professionals.
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American Psychotherapy Association
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Membership information, newsletter, e-zine, and continuing education information.
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American Association of Psychotherapists, Inc.
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A professional association of mental health clinicians dedicated to the support and development of psychotherapy.
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American Association of Anger Management Providers
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Establishing standards for providers nationwide. Provides research, self-help articles, CDs, videos and client books.
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Violent Death Bereavement Society
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Forum of information and training for service providers offering assistance to relatives.
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Christian Medical Foundation Intl.
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New school of medical thought and practice.
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Depression Research Association
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Promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of depression, anxiety and panic attack disorders in their medical and social aspects.
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Mental Health Foundation
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An Australian, non-governmental agency offering services for mental health consumers in the Canberra region.
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GATES Support Project
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A mental health charity based in Lewisham, London, U.K. Services include computer training, guidance, and support to help people move into education, voluntary work, and/or paid employment.
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National Association Of Drug and Alcohol Intervention
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Professional certification for counselors and addiction therapists.
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The Kettle Friendship Society
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A non-profit agency providing support and services to those suffering from mental illness.
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The Penny Parks Foundation
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Resolving childhood abuse and associated disorders.
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British Hypnotherapy Association
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An organization of practitioners who have had at least four years of relevant training and who comply with professional standards of competence and ethics in hypnotherapy.
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Society for Psychotherapy Research (UK)
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Explains the role of this organization.
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Chinese-American Mental Health Network (CAMHN)
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CAMHN is a non-profit organization founded by mental health professionals in the California Bay Area whose mission is to provide leadership in the promotion of culturally competent mental health services to Chinese-Americans.
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Law and Psychiatry Institute
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Provides a multidisciplinary approach to the field of forensic mental health.
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Sunderland People First
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A self advocacy group for people with learning disabilities.
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Psychotherapists and Counsellors Association of Western Australia, Inc.
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Information about counselling and psychotherapy including how to choose a therapist and a directory outlining the professional profiles of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists in Western Australia. (List in PDF format)
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Canadian Academy Of Geriatric Psychiatry (CAGP)
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A national organization of psychiatrists dedicated to promoting mental health in the Canadian elderly population through clinical, educational and research activities of its members.
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Mind
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The National Association for Mental Health in the United Kingdom campaigns on behalf of those with mental illness. Includes mission statement, policies, and contact information.
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National Organization on Drug-Induced Disorders
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A non-profit orgnanization providing accurate information and support regarding drug-induced disorders, which include: Hallucinongen Persisting Perception Disorder, Depersonalization Disorder, and Hallucinogen-induced Psychosis.
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National Alliance for Counselors
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Dedicated primarily to the advancement of the professional within the disciplines of clinical mental health, psychiatric treatment, counseling, education, habilitation, and criminal justice. One of its primary functions is to operate as a Board of Examiners.
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Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation
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An international charity organization for the advancement of neurological and mental health patient welfare, education, and research.
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National psychodrama training center
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Promotes a program which provides training in the psychodamatic method, lists workshop locations and dates, offers bios of trainers, and a guide to training.
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Institute for Positive Mental Health
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This institute is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the prevention of mental illness and to the vocational and social rehabilitation of adults with a history of mental illness.
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American Board of Mental Health Specialists
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Monitors professional standards and conduct.
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American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
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Professionally developed resources for practitioners and consumers of marriage and family therapy. Site also offers a search engine for finding a qualified therapist in your area.
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American Psychiatric Association Online
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Includes news, clinical and research resources, public policy advocacy information, and schedule of events.
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International Psychogeriatric Association
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An international community of scientists and healthcare geriatric professionals working for mental health in aging.
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American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
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AAGP is a national association representing and serving its members and the field of geriatric psychiatry. It is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late life mental disorders.
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National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH)
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Provides information for the public and practitioners in the field of mental health.
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National Latino Behavioral Health Association
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National leadership for the advancement of Latino behavioral health and mental health services. Featuring policy issues, news alerts, event schedules, and resources.
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National Mental Health Association
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The NMHA is an excellent resource for consumer, professionals, advocates or anyone interested in all aspects of mental health. Contains legislative alerts, media reviews, and a vast array of materials.
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